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British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry
Monday, September 21, 2026
The British Museum implemented a no-photography policy for the Bayeux Tapestry, a 68-meter medieval embroidery. The museum cited visitor congestion, as people stopping to photograph the artifact were delaying others viewing it. The policy applies to all visitors in the display area.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmd79p4z98lzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
